How far is Meads, KY from West Liberty, KY?

The driving distance from Meads, KY to West Liberty, KY is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.69 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.23 mi
72.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.23 mi
Kilometers
72.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.69 mi
Kilometers
92.85 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Meads
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meads
2026-04-17T21:42
Arrive West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meads
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sandy Hook
KY

City in Kentucky

From Meads
28.8 mi
00h 41m
To West Liberty
28.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meads and West Liberty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meads and West Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail Road

    108 m · 17 sec · Midland Trail Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marsh Hill Drive

    34 m · 6 sec · Marsh Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Route 60

    1389 ft · 29 sec · US Route 60

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 60

    2.3 mi · 4 min · US Route 60

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2557 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Newfoundland Road

    20.6 mi · 31 min · Newfoundland Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wrigley Road

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Wrigley Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    43 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meads and West Liberty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newfoundland Road
20.6 mi · 36%
Wrigley Road
14.9 mi · 26%
US Route 60
12.2 mi · 21%
Carol Malone Boulevard
2.59 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
KY 1
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Newfoundland Road

Continue on Newfoundland Road

20.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Hook
00h 41m from Meads
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Meads and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meads to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sandy Hook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Meads and 28.8 miles from West Liberty.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Meads and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Hook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandy Hook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Hook.

RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

61 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

70 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

72 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

84 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meads and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 45.23 mi (72.79 km).

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#1 Meads

A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.

Population288,649
Coordinates38.4125800, -82.7090500
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Meads (-82.70905, 38.41258)
End: West Liberty (-83.25962, 37.92148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meads and West Liberty. The current time is 21:42:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.